Emma and Grandpa (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1983, Emma and Grandpa is a familie film directed by Joy Whitby, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Filmed in rural Sussex in 1982 and re-edited in 2008 with a new sound track, the charm of this period piece does not date. Each month there is a different story, told in rhyming couplets and highlighting changes in the countryside through the year. An interview with Emma twenty-six years on adds a poignant postscript to her adventures as a child. The series will be particularly useful to primary teachers. Six-year-old Emma lives with her mother in the country. Whenever she can, she visits her Grandpa and his dog, Cindy, who live in an old cottage not far away. For a few moments in each story you can eavesdrop on their conversation as they explore the woods and fields near their homes and discover all sorts of things about the countryside as it changes through the twelve months of the year.

Who’s in it. Emma and Grandpa stars Thora Hird as Narrator (voice), Emma Helmer as Emma and Alan Mason as Grandpa.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Emma and Grandpa has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emma and Grandpa page.

If you liked it. Fans of Emma and Grandpa tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Zurück in die Zukunft, Der König der Löwen and Coco - Lebendiger als das Leben!.